F553 in Puerto Rico. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2024
Puerto Rico cites F553 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share5.67×
5.67 times the share F553 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Puerto Rico citations1.06%
Of every deficiency written in Puerto Rico in 2024, this is the portion that was F553.
Puerto Rico1.06%
National0.19%
Share of all citations that were F553.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Puerto Rico surveyors wrote
F553 findings written in Puerto Rico, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadOctober 2, 2024
Based on review of policies and procedures and interview with nursing supervisor (employee #15), it was determined that facility failed to promote the right of each resident to sign the forms stating they understand their condition and the proposed treatment, and that they agree to the treatment. This deficient practice was identified in 2 out of 2 closed records (CR) of residents that receive services at the facility. (CR #3 and CR #4).
Findings include:
1.CR#3 reviewed is a [AGE] year-old male resident admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Left Knee Replacement. Resident was admitted receiving services for short term rehabilitation after surgery. …
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